A 40-year-old man presents with an anterior epistaxis that started 15 minutes ago. Which of the following is the correct first-aid measure to control ...

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A 40-year-old man presents with an anterior epistaxis that started 15 minutes ago. Which of the following is the correct first-aid measure to control bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Pinch the nasal soft alae and lean forward

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Apply pressure over the nasal bridge and lean backward

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Insert a gauze pack soaked in adrenaline

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Apply ice to the back of the neck

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Lie supine with head elevated

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Epistaxis

A 40-year-old man presents with an anterior epistaxis that started 15 minutes ago. Which of the following is the correct first-aid measure to control bleeding?